FARC Dissidents
Moments of tension occurred in the Mondomo corregimiento, in northern Cauca, when Army helicopters thwarted a presumed attack prepared by FARC dissidents on the Panamericana highway. The operation involved low-altitude flyovers and an exchange of gunfire, forcing the attackers to retreat. This incident is part of an escalation of violence in the region, with at least five attacks reported in the last two days.
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The municipality of Buenos Aires in northern Cauca endured ten hours of attacks by FARC dissidents last Tuesday, causing widespread destruction to key infrastructure and shock among residents. Mayor Pablo César Peña is seeking funds in Bogotá for reconstruction, estimating a cost of 20 billion pesos. Nine police officers were injured, but there were no fatalities.
Edher María Hernández Walteros, a teacher from Algeciras in Huila, was assassinated in Bogotá after being displaced by threats from FARC dissidents. His brother confirmed the incident happened Friday morning, with unknown motives. The professor had denounced corruption and the presence of armed groups in his region via social media.